Moving to Washington from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Washington — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zambia to Washington. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Olympia averages 60°F vs 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Zambia to Washington, based on official data.
people moved from Zambia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Zambia performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs significantly better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Washington performs significantly better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Zambia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Washington?
Usually fine from major cities in Washington. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Zambia?
Zambia performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
Both Zambia and Washington share the same official language: English.
